Deep-Grace Diving with Tim Wright and Terey Summers

Dr. Michael Gurian joins Tim and Jon to talk about his experiences as a Jewish man dealing with anti-Semitism. The three also look at some of the history of anti-semitism and how we can stand alongside our Jewish brothers and sisters. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit recklessgrace.substack.com

Is Jesus suggesting, through the phrase, Forgive us our trespasses (sins) as we forgive those who trespass (sin) against us, that God’s forgiveness of me is dependent on my forgiving others? Check out this latest podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit recklessgrace.substack.com

Give us this day our daily bread. A simple phrase with profound depth. This week’s episode looks at the various levels of meaning behind the phrase. But more than that, it reminds us once again about the character of the God to whom we pray. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit recklessgrace.substack.com

As we move into the second part of the Lord’s Prayer we look at the will of God, the Kingdom of God, and how those two phrases can shape our lives and our prayer lives. When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 “Pray, then...

Jesus offers us a radical invitation—to call God Father. What does that mean? Why is it so radical? How can it change your prayer life? When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 “Pray, then, in this way: Our Father in heav...

Prayer. The Bible talks about it all the time. Jesus practiced it regularly. And yet it can be so hard for so many of us. The podcast launches a new series looking at the Lord’s Prayer, starting with a look at the meaning of prayer. Tim, Terey, and Jon talk about their prayer live and the ups and downs they’ve experienced. Matthew 6 5 “And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they...

Amy Grant recently admitted what many of us experience—she has a hard time with some of the Bible, especially the Old Testament. That such an admission is news suggests that we don’t often have the chance to say out loud that parts of the Bible are a tough read. We look at one example from the Old Testament that reminds us of how important it is to read the Bible as it’s meant to be read. (Thanks...

Tim and Jon take a Biblical look at the meaning of God’s wrath as opposed to God’s love and grace, and what the Wrath of God really means when it comes to God’s relationship with you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit recklessgrace.substack.com

In light of author Philip Yancey’s ( What’s So Amazing About Grace? ) admission of an 8-year affair, Tim and Jon talk about how we as Christians can navigate the moral failure of leaders we trust. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit recklessgrace.substack.com

Submit. Silence. Stay at home. These are the words often leveled at women using Scripture to back it up. But is it really Scriptural? Once again it’s important to read the Bible as it wants to be read. Take a listen. ( Better Ways to Read the Bible by Zach W. Lambert ) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reckless...

For centuries Christians justified slavery using the Bible. Today, racism continues to flourish in our country. How should followers of Jesus respond? Tim and Jon are joined by guest Tim Madigan, author of The Burning: The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. Also, check out: How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith. This is a public episode. If you wou...

We look at the Biblical Book/Story of Ruth and how it gives us insights into why the Bible was written. But Ruth said, “Do not press me to leave you, to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge;your people shall be my people and your God my God. 17 Where you die, I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do thus to me, and more as well,if even...

Tim and Jon take a deep dive into the latest Knives Out murder mystery (on Netflix) and its both challenging and deeply moving exploration of faith. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit recklessgrace.substack.com

Tim and Jon are joined by Tim Madigan, author of, I’m Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers . During the episode Journalist Tim M talks about the life-changing impact Mr Rogers had on his life and how the world longs for that kind of grace today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit recklessgrace.substack.c...

Terey shares her personal experiences navigating her favorite holiday while grieving the loss of her husband. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit recklessgrace.substack.com

Behind the sweeping beauty, imagery, romance, and magic of Luke’s telling the birth of Jesus stands a subversive, provocative, reckless challenge to the Roman Empire, a challenge of grace vs power; love vs. oppression. Luke 2:1-20 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governo...

This week we take a deep dive into Luke’s retelling of the birth announcement to Mary, the mother of Jesus. More than re-telling a story, however, Luke positions the story to say something unique about Jesus, setting us up for the Jesus story ahead. Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name...

Happy Holidays. Holiday Trees. Snow flake cups. Commercialization. Are these all signs pointing to a concerted effort to remove Christ from Christmas? Or, might Christmas actually be subversively drawing people to the story of Christmas itself? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit recklessgrace.substack.com

Paul’s invitation to 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) can be seen both as a promise and a potential shame producer, depending on how we understand it. We take a deep dive into the wonder-filled promise of God as we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! This is a public episode. I...

Jon brings us some more questions from his HS youth group. We spend most of our time looking at what it means for God to be in control of our lives. Really good question. But still a good podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit recklessgrace.substack.com

This episode turns to questions from a youth group Jon works with, including a question from Jon: Pastor Tim said that Jesus was wrong about something. Is that even possible? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit recklessgrace.substack.com

A few weeks ago Terey emailed Tim about a Bible verse that stood out to her. It was a promise made to the people of Israel thousands of years ago. She wondered if she could claim that promise as her own, leading to the question: How do we hear God speaking to us through the Bible? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...

Today we take a look at the controversial book of Revelation, the last book of the Bible, and what God might be saying to us through the bizarre images and metaphors. (Check out www. Recklessgrace.substack.com/ for more on this topic!) Revelation 13:11-18 11 Then I saw another beast that rose out of the earth; it had two horns like a lamb, and it spoke like a dragon. 12 It exercises all the author...

Jesus promised he will come again. But is that a promise? Or a threat? We dive into what Jesus really says about his return. (Check out Tim’s Substack piece on the 2nd coming! ) Mark 13:28-30 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near,...

Tim and Jon take a look back at the insights into Scripture and God gleaned through our journey through Genesis. Book references: Better Ways to Read the Bible by Zach Lambert Separation of Church and Hate by Jon Fugelsang This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit recklessgrace.substack.com